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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.86, 1,238.27 and 561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.86, 1,238.27 and 561.27 is: 774.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.86 : 1,238.27 = 561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.86/1,238.27 = 561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.86x = 1,238.27 × 561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.86x = 695,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,003.80/896.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.93

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